BPT

BPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year undergraduate professional course that deals with the science of physical movement and channelising it to prevent disability and diseases of movement. Physiotherapy or physical therapy is an allied health profession that helps people increase, maintain or restore their physical mobility, function, and strength. This science makes use of electrotherapy, evidence-based kinesiology, exercise prescription and shockwave mobility to treat chronic conditions of the bones and soft tissues.

Students who have completed their 10 +2 education with science as their major subject are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. The candidate should have pursued the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects. A Minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent at 10+2 level is mandatory for admission. Some universities in India conduct an entrance test for admitting students for the BPT course. Some of these entrance examinations are CET, JIPMER all India entrance test, Guru Govind Indraprastha University Physiotherapy entrance exam, etc.

BPT course demands its aspirants to have the sound clinical knowledge and the scientific rationale behind all the clinical modalities performed for the clients. The clients need to be highly patient with their clients and have high levels of empathy towards their ailment and sufferings. They have to reassure their clients and explain every step of their therapy before performing it on them. Other general required skill sets are,

• Fluency in English
• Ability to speak in a persuasive tone
• Clarity of speech
• The scientific rationale behind procedures
• Ability to operate equipment wisely
• Empathy
• Confidence
• Convincing and persuasive
• Good presentation skills

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year course that includes six months of internship in some leading hospitals or the clinical facility integrated with the college. The four years course also includes theoretical classes and clinical exposure in leading multispecialty hospitals. The course curriculum includes the following subjects in the tabulated form:

The internship program for six months starts after the candidates clear all these subjects in the final examinations. The internship is best performed in a teaching hospital recognized by the respective university.

Various specialisation options are available for students in the field of Physiotherapy. A student can opt for a course in Anatomy, Physiology or Biomechanics or other options available as per his or her area of interest. After successfully completing the course, BPT aspirants can find employment opportunities in both the private and government sectors. They also have the option of pursuing independent practice. Graduates can also pursue a Masters of Physiotherapy for their higher studies.

All the physiotherapy graduates get hired in top hospitals and health centres with attractive salary packages. Some of the top fitness centres in India also attract the best talents in the industry to train their clients appropriately. Some leading recruiters are, Help Age India, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Hosmat hospital, Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd, etc. If candidates can prove their practical expertise, then they can find lucrative jobs in the sports stadium, ministry of sports, various health societies, etc. They can also take up independent practice and practice as a freelancer. There is a heavy requirement for a physiotherapist in countries such as US and UK outside India.

Physiotherapy as an art and science of prevention, care and rehabilitation of physical injury and the disabled is attaining tremendous scope in India mainly because of its job ventures and future prospects. These professionals are able to find themselves in good jobs and attractive salaries soon after their graduation.

Q. What is Physiotherapy?

A. Physiotherapy means Physiotherapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, diagnosis, treatment, advice in order to help people maintain or restore their physical mobility, function, and strength.

Q. What is the BPT course and its duration?

A. BPT stands for Bachelor of Physiotherapy. It is a four-year undergraduate professional course including six months of compulsory internship. The course deals with the science of physical movement.

Q. What physiotherapists exactly do?

A. Those who have been professionally trained to administer physiotherapy treatment are called Physiotherapists. This science makes use of different methods including electrotherapy, exercise prescription, and shockwave mobility to treat chronic conditions of the bones and soft tissues.

Q. I missed NEET entrance exam. Am I eligible to apply for BPT course?

A. Candidates don’t require NEET score for admission into Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. Separate entrance exams are conducted for BPT course.

Q. What are the entrance examinations for admission into Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme?

A. Some of the entrance examinations are CET, JIPMER All India Entrance Test, Guru Govind Indraprastha University Physiotherapy Entrance Exam, etc. However, many institutes also provide direct admission to this programme on the basis of students’ academic record.

Q. I had Physics, Chemistry, and Math as main subjects in Class 12th. Can I apply for BPT course?

A. No, Biology is must in 12th standard. Candidates should have pursued the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects.

Q. My friend got 48 percent in class 12th standard. Is he eligible to apply for Bachelor of Physiotherapy course?

A. Answer is no. A Minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent at 10+2 level is mandatory for admission into the BPT course.

Q. What are the minimum marks required for SC category candidate to be eligible for admission into BPT?

A. 45 percent marks in 10+2 is mandatory for candidates who belongs to reserved category. However, the minimum qualifying marks may vary from institute to institute.

Q. What is the career scope after passing Bachelor of Physiotherapy course from a reputed institute?

A. There are huge career options for a BPT graduate depending upon skill set they acquired during the course. They can work as self-employed private physiotherapists, teachers, and physiotherapists at health and fitness clinics. They can also work as Sports Physiotherapists.

Q. My friend’s sister is a BPT graduate. What is the normal pay package she can expect?

A. It depends on many factors including skill of a person, experience, and organisation he/she works with. A physiotherapist who works in a hospital gets minimum Rs. 3-4 lakhs per annum.

Q. What are the further study options after completing Bachelor of Physiotherapy?

A. BPT graduates can pursue Master of Physiotherapy in different specialized branches like – Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Cardiopulmonary. They are also eligible for the programmes like hospital administration, business management, public health management etc.